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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
HARDWICK.
w. r.. Nrunson Killed.

w. r. MunsOn was instantly killed
in this town last Saturday under the
following circumstances: He was liv-
ing on one of Alden Judevine's farms
where a barn was being repaired. He
was at work at a jack-screw raising
the barn when the end timber which
supported the "great beams" fell strik-
ing him on the back of head and neck
killing him instantly. 1t appeared on
investigation that years ago, when the
barn had been repaired, a new timber
had been put under the great beams,
and instead of being mOrtised and
pinned, as is the universal custom,
this new timber was held up by some
small nails driven under its ends and
then boarded upon. This fact was I'M
known to the wOrkmen Saturday, and
when the jack spread the timbers the
whole thing fell with the above fatal
result. Mr.. Munson leaves a wife and
two children in nearly destitute cir
cumstances. He formerly worked for
Wheeler Thomas of st. JOhnsbury and
was known by many people in this
county.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
WEST BURKE.

Flora Carr is failing with cOnsump-
ton.
John Green's oldest child BERTHE is
sick with typhoid fever.
Quarterly meeting at the M. E.
church next Sabbath. Rev. HI. P,
Gushing of E. Burke is expected to
preach.
DR.. S. T. Brooks of st. JOhnsbury
will speak before the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union at its annual
meeting here upon the tobacco ques-
ton and it's relation to intemperance.
The address comes on Friday after
noon at o'clock and DR.. Brooks es-
pecially requests that all the boys in
town under fifteen years of age be
present at that time to hear this adj
dress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

James P. Baxter of Portland is
about to erect on Congress street, in
that city, 100000 building, which
he will give to the Maine Historical
society and Portland public library.
The pope's gift to Queen Victoria on
the occasion of her jubilee consists OF
a mosaic reproduction of RaphaePs
faces representing an allegOrical figure
of poetry. The work was executed in
the Vatican.
An explosion of fire damp has oc-
Cured in cOalpit at Glsenkirchen in
| Westphalia. The bodies of forty one
persons killed by the explosion have
been recovered, and twelve more are
believed to be dead.
President Cleveland returned from
the AdirOndacks Thursday, dined in
New York with Gov. Hill and is at his
post again. Both the president and
Mrs. Cleveland were much benefited
by their short vacation in the woods.
DIR. McGlynn's friends will send a
monster petition to the pope, asking
him to reinstate the doctor in the par
ish of st. Stephens, and sufficient
funds have been guaranteed to meet
the expense of delegation to Rome.
Three thousand postnasters from all
over the United States have decided
to hold an annual convention in Wash
ingtOn in December next. The object
of the convention will be to urge upon
congress legislation increasing the sal
aries of postmasters and changes in
the classification of mail matter.
A drop of go points in June coffee,
and heavy declines for other months,
caused a panic i'm the coffee exchange
at New York, Monday. Wild cOnfus-
ion prevailed, and 4I2 900 bags of cof-
fee were sold, or twice as many as on
any previous day in the history of the
exchange. Three firms suspended in
consequence, with liabilities which are
expected to exceed 100000.
Joseph DelrOme, lion tanner was
attacked by lion Wednesday while
parading the streets in a cage at
Bridgeport. DelrOme evaded the as
sault, and before the lion could recOv-
or for another spring, swung the in
side gate to, combining him. DelrOme
resigned, and is now driving cab at
Bridgeport.
Henry Willard caused thousands of
trees to be planted along the northern
Pacific road, especially between James
town and Bismarck, Oak. Little at
tentiOn was given them after his de-
parture, and many of them have died /;
but enough have lived to show that
forest culture is practicable in that lat
itude.
A farmer of forty acres in Illinois has
never had his land plowed. He tolls
not, neither does he spin, yet he makes
more money than most who produce
legitimate crops. His speciality is rat
tlesnakes, which he breeds by the
thousand. He has contract for $50
at twenty shillings each from Phila-
delphia medical firm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
A Sharp Criticism.

The village of Lyndonville, in this
state, is to celebrate the glorious
Fourth of July, aud among the prime
attractions offered is a "Grand spar
ring exhibition" by Boston bruisers.
This is about the lowest and most de-
grading style of celebrating in a pub
lie way that has come to our knOwl-
edge, and it is matter of pity that
persons who set themselves up as ca
tel ers for the amusement of the public
should fall so low as to announce on
their bills as an attraction that which
can only call together lovers of sick
ening and disgusting sights. Gentle
men, please get into better business
the next time you celebrate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
WEST CONCORD.

Children's day was observed in both
of the churches here last Sunday. In
the morning the Universalist pastor
gave talk to the children and christ
ened one infant. In the evening there
was Sunday school concert at the
Methodist church.
John Moody, the jeweller here, fell
yesterday from the top of building
IL feet high and was quite badly in
jured. No bones were broken but the
body was greatly bruised and it will
be several days before he will be able
to walk. He is now confined to his
bed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
PEACHAM.

Len. Darling talks of going to Man
chester to work.
Mrs. BrOwnell and daughters have
moved into VIM. Williams house.
The tenth of June went by without
a frost, a rare thing in this section.
Dentist Hoskins seems to be doing a
lively business extracting poor teeth
and putting in good ones.
The fathers of the town declare that
the mud-hOie north of the village shall
be drained this summer.
Geo. d. Blair, after a long and pain
ful sickness, passed away Friday. The
funeral services were held at the M. E.
church Sunday afternoon and were at
tended by a great many people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
NORTH DANvILLE.

Mrs. d. P. Chase is very sick.
B. G. Varnum is down with the
rheumatism.
The strawb berry festival last Satur-
day night was success.
Children's day will be observed here
a week from next Sunday.
Sociable at r. w. Winslow's next
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Rev. Nj. Atwood and wife spent
three days in Sheffield last week, Mr.
Atwood assisted Rev. j. r. Franklin in
holding meetings. Mr.. A. goes this
week to West Derby to be gone over
the Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

BrattlebOro and Montpelier are to
have the free postal delivery system
July l. In answer to the question,
"Why can't st. Adams have the free
delivery systemR" the Messenger
plaintively answers: "What st. AL
bans longs for most, to put climax on
her quiet but genuine prosperity, is
such combination of circumstances
as will warrant free delivery of divi-
dends from the three receivers, who
are, like Barkis, willing but seem to
be handicapped"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
WELLS RIVER.

Mrs. 81. d. Hickok of Malone, N. Y,
is visiting friends in the place.
Mrs. Norma Wright of Burlington,
is also visiting in the vicinity.
About $50 rivermen are camped a
mile or so above the village. They
started the drive of logs down the
river last Friday.
Whooping cough, humps and pink
eye have been prevailing to some ex-
tent here, and there has been one case
of scarlet fever in a mild form. Nc
more have it as yet, although several
were exposed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

An exchange says: "The great
that the men who know just how a
newspaper ought to be run are unfOr-
tunately engaged in some other bust
ness-driving stage, digging post
holes, herding sheep, or acting as
deputy sheriff or alderman"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Every daily paper brings the news
of drowning accidents, largely of boys
bathing or boating. Many young
life goes out prematurely through
thOughtlessness, Iashness or ignOr-
ance, and parents and friends go
mourning and lonely all their days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
What Kills Them .
Boston Herald.

But one ex-president and one ex-
vice. president living 1t is three
quarters of a century since this thing
could be said before. Is there a fatal
ity about these offices in our modern
day, or is the strain of public life in
high places so great that the health of
those who engage in it succumbs
Not one of the men chosen vice-presi-
dent during and since the war sur
wives
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Luther l.. Holden tells San Fran
cisco interviewer that the Raymond
g. WhitcOmb excursions have taken to
California 1900 Eastern people this
year, and that next year they will take
over 1900 or 1000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
LYNDON CENTRE.
Graduating Exercises and Cor

The examinations, speaking and
other exercises incident to the closing
week of the school year at the Insti-
tute were more than usually well at
tended, and were very creditable to
both teachers and students. The grad
uating exercises Thursday morning
called out a large audience. Follow
ing is list of the graduating class :
Lillian s. Badger, LyndOnville Fred
w. Dodge, Lyndonville; Alice E. Hall,
Lyndon; Horace s. Hoffman, Wheel
ock; ElIery E. Newell, East Hard
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Discussing the business situation the
weekly trade review of r. G.. Dunn &
Co., says: "But for labor contests and
excessive speculation the outlook
would be very satisfactory. Crop
prospects and the financial situation
have both improved during the past
week. But the effect of important
strikes is felt more seriously every
week, as resources of idle wOrkmen
become exhausted and the cOnsump-
ton of products by their families and
by various manufactures indirectly af-
fected is diminished"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Just the Man.
DhiIndnIa,Lsn R.nnn

The effort to entice Robert Todd
Lincoln of Illinois into the field of
politics is still sheroically resisted by
that modest gentleman. Mr.. LincOln's
firmness in this matter shows that he
is just the sort of man the country
needs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Democrats and Mugvvumps not Counted
Manchester Mirror

The fiend who collects presidential
preferences on passenger trains is at it
again, and has already elected Blaine
by large majority. The trouble with
him is that he don't poll the emigrant
cars or the Pullmans, and therefore
leaves out of the account the demo-
Gratis and the mugwumps.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
WATERFORD.

Everything promises well for good
crops this year, the grass looking unu-
sually well.
j. w. Curtis new house is well un-
der way. The old house will be used
as an ell to the new one. L. j. Cum
mings is doing the work.
Emory E. HOvey sold his farm in
Waterford last week to his nephew,
Edward Hoyey and two or three days
after bought it back. The real estate
boom seems to have reached Water
ford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

A leading Irishman of the New York
republican club says that the Irish
voters prefer Mr.. Blaine as a candidate
as the only man who has excited the
disapproval of their English enemies.
The Rutland Herald very pertinently
suggests that American politics should
be paramount to British politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

William E. Chandler was elected
senator of New Hampshire last Tues
day, receiving les out of 307 votes
cast.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
They Want the Truth.
Proridence Tslearam.

If people will tell the newspapers
the truth they will print it, and be
glad to get the chance to do so. The
newspapers do not like lying. Very
few other things make them so much
trouble as the habit great many peo-
pie have of lying to them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

The action of the Massachusetts
legislature concerning the salary grab
furnishes a good illustration of the
healthy fear of public opinion that pre-
walls among politicians. On a viva
voce vote the house declared in favor
of $1,000 as it's compensation for the
session, $3.50 more than the law al
lowed. Then some one moved the
yeas and nays when the same house
voted, 1l2 to 20, against the measure.
These piOus Legislators are ready to
steal but they don't like to go on rec
ord as thieves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Hutchinson, Mimi, came last Friday
and G.. A. Woodward of Glencoe,
Mimi, another son is on his way East
to see his father.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Queen Victoria has commanded"
Philips Brooks to preach before her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
WALDEN.

Mrs. Chester Whitcher of Burke and
her daughter, Mrs. Lucian Still were
in town last week visiting relatives and
friends.
Chas. Perkins and G. L. Lane are
repairing their barns.
Mrs. B. Flint, who spent the winter
and spring in Manchester and Boston,
returned to town last week.
Hope the people will take the hint
given them last Sunday and fix up the
church at South Walden.
Snow is gone on Hunts mountain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

SUTTON.
There is to be preaching at the dis
trict hall next Sunday by the Metho
dists.
A daughter of Mrs. Mark Blake of
st. JOhnsbury is visiting friends in
town.
John M. Rice, who has been afflicted
with cancer for sometime, is now
very low and cannot long survive.
Mrs. Gel Jesseman, who lives just in
the edge of Sheffield, fell last Sunday
and put her ankle out and otherwise
injured herself.
The town has bought a new hearse
from Il firm in New Bedford, Mass.
which looks very we'll, and will sup
ply long felt need, as the old one was
rather of dilapidated affair.
John Halthorn, who lived on the
road from here to Wheelock, had a
shock of paralysis about two weeks
ago and in day or two the second
one, which left him so that lie could
neither speak or move. He died last
Saturday aged 70 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

wick Fred A. Quimby, Lyndon Cen
tire; Linnie M. Seribner, Albany;
Myra A. Scribner, Albany; Matte A.
Smith, Lunenburg, Mass; Emma M.
Stevens, Lyndon.
lows: Grafton, (second hofor) "Ire-
land and Home Rule" by Fred w.
Dodge of Lyndonville essay, ere
garding Books" Lillian S. Badger of
Lyndonville; grafton, "The Labor
Question" Fred A. Quimby of Lyndon
Centre; essay, ga Man Against Ma
tion," Linnie M. Scribner of Newport !;
essay, "The Winds in Literature"
Matte Bemis Smith of Lunenburg,
Mass. grafton, "To Thine Own Self
be True, by Ebert E. Newell of East
Hardwick essay, "HerOism," by En-
ma M. Stevens of Lyndon essay,
"Ancient Myths and Legends" by My
ia A. Scribner of Newport; grafton,
"ReligiOn in the Public Schools" by
Horace S. Hoffman of Wheelock essay
first honOr), "The Dreamland of the
Future by Alice E. Hall of Lyndon.
The diplomas were presented by Rev.
G.. S. Perkins.
The concert on Thursday evening
was one of the best entertainments
ever given in town, and was attended
by about 500 persons. The singing of
the Arclamenia Ladies' Quartette, the
violin playing by M. De SIEVE and the
readings and representations of Mr..
Wentworth were all of the highest
order, and Principal Ranger has the
thanks of the community for giving
an opportunity to attend such an en-
tertainment. We must not forget to
mention the music furnished by C.. F.
Eastman, G. E. Snowman and Miss
Mabel Bemis at the graduating exer-
cises. The names of the above play
ers are a sufficient guarantee of the
excellence of the music. The school
was never i'll so prosperous condition
as at present.
Prof j. II. Draper has moved from
here and will probably not return.
Mrs. E. w. ComstOck is improving
and is now able to sit up little each
day.
Rev. C. S. Perkins and son and Prof.
w. E. Ranger are at Massawippi, p.
O., this week.
The grand list of district No. 6 is
| $1685.69. In 1886 it was $l709.08
Decrease this year $23.39.
Chas. Watson, who died at West
Burke yesterday, will be buried here
to day. He was 81 years old.
D. NJ. Silsby has planted twenty
acres of potatoes on new land that he
recently bought of A. w. Morgan.
A sidewalk from River street to the
south end of the village is much need
ed. When will the "powers that be-
give us One9
DR.. Tourge and small party from
the conservatory of music, Boston, are
expected at the Institute soon, to re-
main several weeks.
d. S. Winter will make extensive
repairs to the buildings he recently
bought of the Carter heirs. He will
not occupy the house until the repairs
are completed.
The selectmen have put Il water tub
on Main street opposite the north en-
trance to the cemetery, which will be a
great convenience to the travelling
public. The water is taken from the
main pipe in the cemetery.
Last Sunday was "Children's day.
and the church was decorated with
flowers and evergreen, and the servi-
ces were enlivened by the songs OF
many birds. Rev. G. S. Perkins
preached an excellent sermon which
was addressed particularly to the
children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Carriages and Harnesses for Sale.

have on hand large assortment of new and
second hand CARRIAGES AND HARNESSES
for sale at my stable Main street next to the
South church. can give you good trade
HERBERT MOORE.
ST. JOhnShurY Nav 18th 1891
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Desirable Residence for Sale

The subscriber offers his house on Central street
for SALE The house contains 9 rooms. in good re-
pair with never failing spring water running into
house. barn, 20x24 it, is connected with house.
This is of the most desirable locations for con-
WIN. MOORE.
St. Johnsbury, April 9, 1887. 94tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
PASSuMPSIC.

Rev. Mr.. Reed and wife are visiting
friends here.
Mr.. Merchant of St. JOhnsbury Cen
tire has removed here.
George Hall and family are home
from California, on a visit to his pa
rents.
There will be strawberry festival
at school house hall next Friday even
ing.
Rev. WOrthen, the evangelist, de-
livered temperance lecture in the
church Sunday evening before a small
audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Probate of Will.

GTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate office in
st. Johnsbury, within and for said District, the
18th day of June A. D. 1887.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last Will and
Testament of Dan A Clifford, late OfSt. JOhnsbury,
in said district deceased being presented to Court
by Isabella B. Clifford, the executrix therein
named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons con.
cerned therein be notified to appear at session of
said Court, to be holden at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury, on the I'd day of July
A. ID. 1887 and show cause, if any they may have,
against the Probate of said Will; for which pur.
pose it is further ordered that copy of the record
of this order be published three weeks successfully
in the CaledOnian, printed at st. Johnsbury, pre-
viOus to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
true Copy of Record. Attest,
3-5 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Drowning Accident at swanton

A yOung son of Rev. M. r. Barney
of this place was drowned in the river
Friday afternoon, at the railroad bridge
near where Jesse Bradley lost his life
about three years ago. The boy was
about IL years, bright little fellow,
and his untimely death is a crushing
blow TO his parents. The body was re-
covered about three O'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Tt1e TaIednnian.

ST. Johnsbury, Vt. Thursday. june 1s. 1887
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
SHEEFIELD.
SUTTON.

John Blake has been granted pen
sion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
NEW GOODS
At Mrs. Helen F. Carpenter'S

Full line of Infants caps new Ruchings in all
the late styles and cOlOrs Trimming Laces Silks
for Draperies FlOrentine, Persian India and
Figured Pongee; Ribbons in all the and de-
of materials for Fancy Work. n Eastern Avenue
st. JOhnsbury, June 2. 10I-4.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Fatal Accident at Bethel.

John w. Preston, who lived two
miles from Bethel started from his
house in his buggy and when about 10
rods from his house either fell or was
thrown out against a fallen tree. The
fall caused fracture of the skull so
that he was unconscious when taken
up Immediately after, and remained so
until he died Sunday afternoon, living
"a hours after the accident.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

DR.. James III. King of Rutland, died
on Wednesday, after a brief illness.
He was native of Benson, about 35
years of age and unmarried. In 1878
he was graduated from the University
of Vermont and i'm 1881 from the Har-
ward Medical School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-16
Acting Governor Marble.

Hon. $. $. Marble. last January chosen
President of the Senate, who now becomes
|Governor of the State, in virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution. is well
known to the public as gentleman OF
large civic experience, having filled vari-
|ous public offices with success, showing
Superior executive ability. He is about
khe age of the deceased Governor, is a
thorough Republican in politics, of good
Judgment, and will administer the Execu.
hive duties with credit to the State and
Honor to himself.
Mr.. Marble was born In Dixfield, Ok
ford county. He was educated in the
common aud high schools of his native
|town. afterwards receiving instruction
from private teachers, and completing his
Education at the Waterville Academy.
He took up the study of Law and was ad.
United to the bar of Franklin county in
ls43. A few years after he moved
TO Waldoboro, his present residence: was
deputy collector OF customs from 1861 Ia
20 1868. and collector Of customs from
1865 TO 1866: he was register in bank.
ruptcy from 1867 10 1870; United States